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Dena Weigel Author
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Author of #historicalthriller The Byzantine Cross, a Sarah Kraft #WWII novel, ReleaseNov'24
Next: The Argentinian Affair (Sarah Kraft)
Traveler, writer, artist
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Feel like a cozy mystery this holiday season? Here's a fun story about a mother/daughter team of impromptu investigators working to solve a mystery in their small town.

#CBR #5Stars #AnnPhilipp #cozymystery #holidayreading
The Zucchini Fairy Murder by Ann Philipp
Patricia and her mom are suspect in The Zucchini Fairy Murder. To clear their own names, Patricia has to solve the mystery alongside her eclectic lady crew.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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I'm having a great time representing Chanticleer Book Reviews at Author Nation! Authors are the best people to hang out with/

#AuthorNation #ChanticleerBookReviews #WritersConference #Books #ProfessionalWriters
November 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Isn't this a beautiful cover! I think I may try to draw it.

#BeautifulCovers #CoverDesign #Horses #WesternGenre #5Stars
October 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Great idea!

#Walking #Reading #Audiobooks #WalkingClubs #ReadingClubs
Audiobook Walking Clubs Take Reading Outside
Bookstagram entrepreneurs, independent bookstores, and Libro.fm are turning reading into an outdoor social opportunity with walking clubs for audiobook lovers.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Christine Granville was one of the inspirations for my character, Sarah Kraft (The Byzantine Cross) Great book about a brave, wild, intelligent hero.

#ChristineGranville #TheByzantineCross #WWII #Spies #MI6
The Spy Who Loved: The Secrets and Lives of Christine Granville
Amazon.com: The Spy Who Loved: The Secrets and Lives of Christine Granville (Audible Audio Edition): Clare Mulley, Elizabeth Sastre, Random House Audio: Books
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October 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Do you struggle to finish your book? I have. It's the most permanent, can't go back feeling.

#Writing #HardtoFinish #Author #WritersBlock #TheEndoftheBook
72% of Writers Struggle With THIS
In a survey, 72% of people said they struggle to do one thing: finish their book. Knowing how to finish writing a book is the single biggest problem the writers I work with face.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Finding your book's audience is an essential part of growing your sales.

#RightAudience #BookMarketing #AuthorPlatform #marketingbooks #booksales
I See You! How to Identify Your Book’s Target Audience
Finding your target audience as a writer can be difficult, but it's a vital skill to have in your author's toolbox for marketing! Get started with these simple steps.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Read any good books lately? I'm reading Steve Berry's The King's Deception.

#Reading #books #steveberry #AmazonIsntWorking #cozyvibes
October 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Talk about making lemonade out of lemons! I really like how she turned a mistake around and made it a fun marketing experience.

#JaneFriedman #MarketingSolutions #BookMarketing #MisprintedBooks #AuthorAdvice
How a Box of Misprinted Books Became My Most Creative Marketing Tool Yet | Jane Friedman
Next time you find yourself with a stack of not-quite-right books, instead of trashing them ask: What story can I still tell with these?
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October 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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🪬🧿 One from today
#lighthouse #stormy #clouds #weather #birds #seascape #decay #sky #coastal #nature #alttext #edinburgh #scotland
A low-angle shot depicts a white lighthouse against a backdrop of stormy, cloudy skies. The lighthouse, showing signs of age with rust and disrepair, is partially obscured by the dramatic clouds. In the distance, a flock of birds flies across the sky, adding a sense of movement and scale to the scene.
October 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Websites v. Social Media—if you could only do one, which would it be?

#JaneFriedman #SocialMedia #AuthorWebsites #AuthorPlatform #BookMarketing
What's More Important: Author Websites or Social Media? | Jane Friedman
Social media is widely considered necessary by authors and publishers for book marketing. But is it as important as an optimized author website?
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October 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Back in the saddle again at work. No monitor, no co-workers (yet), all alone and working hard!

#RemoteWork #HybridWork #PublishingIndustry #AuthorPromotions
October 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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SEO is a key marketing strategy for author. Find out how you can better reach readers through effective SEO.

#SEO #BookMarketing #AuthorMarketing #DigitalMarketing #selfpromotion
Unlocking Success: The Vital Role of SEO in the Digital Age
Join us for this Chanticleer Toolbox Primer on getting the most out of your Keywords and SEO to get your book discovered!
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October 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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It's Banned Books Week! Go find one and read about the scary "dark side" of life. My favorite banned book is To Kill a Mockingbird. What's yours?

#BannedBooksWeek #ChallengedBooks #CBR #chanticleerbookreviews #FreedomofExpression #USConstitution #FirstAmendment
Banned Books Week Celebrates Freedom of Expression & Reading | Chanticleer
Banned Books Week (October 5-11) highlights the importance American's fundamental right to free expression and the freedom to read.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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TY! .99 cents! The #insane truth!
It's all in HER ALIBI, a TRUE STORY by @MaryLSchmidt
Selfish?✅
Abusive? ✅
Manipulative?✅
Monster?✅
Murderer?✅
Mother!?✅
amazon.com/Her-Alibi-Ma... #BooksWorthReading #bookboost #memoir #murder #thriller #gaslighting #truestory #BookToMovie
June 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Researching sports from the past? This list of historical sport websites may be just the ticket:
Historical Sport Resources for Historical Fiction Writers - Historical Novel Society
Researching sports from the past? This list of websites providing historical sport resources may be your winning ticket!
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October 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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It's October—time to get scared! The scariest book I've ever read was Ghost House by Clare McNally. What is the scariest book you've ever read?

#HorrorBooks #GhostStories #HorrorLit #HorrorGenre #halloween2025
Ghost House|eBook
The VanBuren family could not have been happier the day they moved into their dream home, a charming Long Island Victorian. But soon the dream turns into a nightmare. A centuries-old presence, despera...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Looking for tips on how to attract more followers through effective use of SEO? Check out my article for Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media!

#SEO #chanticleerbookreviews #BookMarketing #GainingFollowers #cbr
Casting the SEO Net to Catch More Readers | Chanticleer Reviews
There are an ocean of readers out there waiting to find your book! Casting a net with empowered SEO will increase your audience by the boatload!
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October 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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I interviewed Marijke McCandless, author of Naked in the Now for Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media. She helps people rediscover themselves & find joy. Great interview!

#NakedintheNow #MarijkeMcCandless #selfcare #CIBAWinner #GrandPrizeWinner #Mind&Spirit

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Chanticleer Author Interview Series with Marijke McCandless
Marijke McCandless sits down with Chanticleer to discuss her latest book, Naked in the Now, which won 2024 CIBA Grand Prize Award in the Mind & Spirit Division.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Good to be back in the office after co-worker sicknesses, conferences, and summer activities had us WFH most of the summer.

#chanticleerbookreviews #workfromhome #hybridwork #gettingdowntowork #PublishingIndustry
September 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Editorial book reviews boost your book marketing with blurbs from professional readers you can use in all your traditional and online marketing. Find out more about this important tool for authors!

#EditorialBookReviews #ChanticleerBookReviews #BookMarketing #BookDiscovery #AuthorPlatform
What, Where, & How to Use Chanticleer Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews are powerful tools that help authors show their work was vetted by professionals, building trust with readers, retailers, and the industry.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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September's edition of the "Chasing the Dream" newsletter is out! Updates, links to writing craft & marketing articles, September author birthdays, & photos to celebrate the fall season!

#ChasingtheDream #AuthorNewsletters #WritingCommunity #PNWA #ChanticleerBookReviews

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September 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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I met a true inspiration!! Jane Friedman!!! So smart, so nice!
September 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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I’m getting excited for the Pacific Northwest Writers Conference this weekend! It’s so fun to meet writers and hear what they are working on.

#PNWAConference #NorthwestWriters #AuthorConferences
#ChanticleerBookReviews
#CBR
September 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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LANDER’S GATE by Kevin S. Moul – Supernatural Suspense, Conspiracy Thriller, Mystical

In Lander’s Gate, a man gains the ability to walk through the past lives of others. But resolving his own past means confronting a powerful and abusive doctor. Highly recommended!
LANDER’S GATE by Kevin S. Moul – Supernatural Suspense, Conspiracy Thriller, Mystical
In Lander’s Gate, a man gains the ability to walk through the past lives of others. But resolving his own past means confronting a powerful and abusive doctor. Highly recommended!
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September 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM